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© NumisCorner
50 Lire - Ioannes XXIII
| Steel | 6.2 g | 24.8 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John XXIII (Ioannes XXIII) (1958-1963) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-1962 |
| Value | 50 Lire (50 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Steel |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 24.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#10045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Spes (Hope) facing holding anchor
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA DEL VATICANO
L.50
1959
SPES
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#63.2 differs from 63.1 in the format of the legend on the obverse. KM#63.1 has the regnal year abbreviated as "A . I" and the Pope's name starts below the shoulder of the bust. KM#63.2 has the regnal year spelled out as "AN . xxx" and the Pope's name is entirely above the shoulder of the bust.